Duncton Tales: Volume One of "the Book of Silence" [Paperback]

William Horwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1992 | Series: The Book of Silence

This novel continues the story of a community of moles in Duncton which featured in the books "Duncton Wood", "Duncton Quest" and "Duncton Found". In this story a new group of moles has emerged - evangelists, led by a prophet who threatens the liberal tradition of Stone worship.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'More readable and rewarding than The Lord of the Rings' -- The Times

About the Author

Since the publication of 'The Willows in Winter William Horwood has received letters from hundreds of readers thanking him for recapturing the spirit of Kenneth Grahame's great work so faithfully. He is also the author of the two bestselling trilogies about the moles of Duncton Wood, and the new 'The Wolves of Time series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0006472184
• ISBN-13: 978-0006472186
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #512,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book!, May 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Duncton Tales: Volume One of "the Book of Silence" (Paperback)

Steyn reyne in thine herte, Staye thee hol and soint, Me desire wot I none, Blessed be thou and ful of blisse!

The book was just as good as the others in the previous series, the Duncton Chronicles. I was inspired to read the following books - Duncton Rising and Duncton Stone! I recommend the books to anybody!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book you could possibly read, April 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Duncton Tales: Volume One of "the Book of Silence" (Paperback)

All of William Horwood's books are powerful and filling you with such an urge to go fourth and read more. You certaintly aren't wasting any time picking up this book, Duncton Tales.I love how the moles will die under the Stone, how they would rather fall into their blood than see their beloved faith - Stone, be mistreated. I enjoyed how they set in the mole's religion perfectly, to me. I hope more people will turn themselves to this awesome book, and learn of love, hate, death and faith.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On par with Tolkien's Lord of the Ring series., July 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Duncton Tales: Volume One of "the Book of Silence" (Paperback)

An entire world centered around an animal I never thought much about. Wonderful characters, complicated stories, good against evil all taking place in mole tunnels. Satisfyingly thick volumes that made you wish they were longer. I'm glad I discovered Harwood's two trilogy's about Duncton Wood after they were written. I wouldn't have had the patience to wait while they were being written.